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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is different about the Miller's section in comparison to the Knight's section?
(a) The Miller has a Prologue.
(b) All of the above.
(c) The Miller volunteers to tell a tale.
(d) The Miller's story is not about nobility.

2. What is a manciple?
(a) A shift supervisor.
(b) An owner of the mill.
(c) An accountant.
(d) A steward.

3. In the Squire’s Tale, what gift is the king's daughter given by the mysterious guest?
(a) A pear tree.
(b) A ring.
(c) A dove.
(d) A necklace.

4. Why does the Cook have to tell a good tale?
(a) To keep the pilgrims entertained.
(b) To make up for the bad food he has sold.
(c) To win the contest.
(d) To answer the Reeve's tale.

5. What does Dorigen see that makes her nervous about her husband's safety?
(a) Smoke in the distance.
(b) Rocks on the shore.
(c) A tournament.
(d) A map.

Short Answer Questions

1. What vision did the friar in the Summoner's Prologue have?

2. Why is Aurelius despondent?

3. Who does the summoner swear to be brothers with?

4. Why does the Franklin interrupt the Squire?

5. What is the name of the apprentice cook?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Cook like about the Reeve's Tale?

2. Why are the pilgrims confused by the Merchant's Tale?

3. How do the townspeople react to the situation after John crashes through the ceiling?

4. Why is it fitting for the Squire to begin the tale that he does?

5. What could be considered controversial about the Wife of Bath's Tale?

6. What is the purpose of the General Prologue?

7. Why are Palamon and Arcite jealous of each other when Arcite is released from the tower?

8. Why does Chaucer have the Franklin interrupt the Squire only to compliment him?

9. What is the basis of the Reeve's story? Why is this the basis for the story?

10. How are the summoner and the yeoman both bailiffs?

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